NEUTRALS

Chalk Gray

#CED0CE

RGB 206, 208, 206 · HSL 120°, 2%, 81% · CMYK 1, 0, 1, 18

Chalk Gray is #CED0CE in HEX — rgb(206, 208, 206), hsl(120°, 2%, 81%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 1%, 18%).

Chalk Gray pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 2%, 81%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#CED0CE

RGB206, 208, 206

HSL120°, 2%, 81%

HSV120°, 1%, 82%

CMYK1, 0, 1, 18

Decimal13553870

CSS RGBrgb(206, 208, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 2%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

Exact match

Valspar

Bay Waves 4008-1A

ΔE 0.7 · #CED1D0

Dulux

Manorburn Double NZ9A2

ΔE 0.8 · #D0D1CE

Benjamin Moore

Perspective® CSP-5

ΔE 0.9 · #CCCECB

Vista Paint

Nomadic Travels C-523

ΔE 0.9 · #CBCECC

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 0.9 · #CCD0CD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 0.9 · #CDCECD

Hallman-Lindsay

Nomadic Travels 524

ΔE 1.1 · #CACECC

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 1.3 · #D0D0D0

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spoon DE6366

ΔE 1.5 · #D3D3D2

PPG

Tornado 1009-2

ΔE 1.5 · #D1D3CF

Sherwin-Williams

Passive SW7064

ΔE 1.5 · #CBCCC9

Behr

Road Runner 790A-3

ΔE 1.8 · #CCCEC9

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2 · #C8CDC9

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3.5 · #D0D4D8

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.1 · #C1CDCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CED0CE

#D0CED0

Analogous

#CFD0CE

#CED0CE

#CED0CF

Triadic

#CED0CE

#CECED0

#D0CECE

Split-Complementary

#CED0CE

#CFCED0

#D0CECF

Tetradic

#CED0CE

#CECFD0

#D0CED0

#D0CFCE

Monochromatic

#808580

#A7AAA7

#CED0CE

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#CED0CE

#CED0D0

#D0CED0

#D0CECE

Compound

#CED0CE

#CED0CF

#D0CED0

#D0CECF

Variations

Lighter

#D7D9D7

#E1E2E1

#EEEEEE

Darker

#A3A7A3

#6F746F

#414441

Saturation

#CECFCE

#CED0CE

#B6E7B6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CED0CE

#CFCFCF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CED0CE

#D0D0CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CED0CE

#CED0D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Chalk Gray gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#DAC9B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#CED0CE

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C7CEDA

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C39CC3

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #CED0CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CED0CE;

CSS Variable

--color-chalk-gray: #CED0CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chalk-gray': '#CED0CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CED0CE] text-[#CED0CE]

SCSS

$chalk-gray: #CED0CE;

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#CBCDCA · ΔE 1.2

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#CED2CE · ΔE 1.4

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#CDCCCA · ΔE 1.6

Silvery Moon

#CFD4D1 · ΔE 1.7

Whitestone

#C9CECE · ΔE 1.7

Pebble Beach

#C8CDCD · ΔE 2.0

Metro Gray

#CACAC8 · ΔE 2.1

Sidewalk Gray

#CBCED0 · ΔE 2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CED0CE?

#CED0CE is Chalk Gray, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CED0CE warm or cool?

Chalk Gray reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chalk Gray?

Chalk Gray works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Chalk Gray?

Chalk Gray pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Chalk Gray?

You can download Chalk Gray on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Chalk Gray?

The hex code is #CED0CE. In RGB it's 206, 208, 206, and in HSL it's 120°, 2%, 81%.

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